Watching the Wizards isn't easy until the team holds a scrimmage against each other for charity.

Twyman said he's not been able to see the Wizards' stars yet like Juwan Howard, Chris Webber or Rod Strickland.

"They have pretty tight security so people don't interfere with their practice," Twyman said.

Twyman attended Washington Bullets' games with his father and he'll continue to cheer for the squad, considered one of the most improved in the NBA last season, now that they've adopted the Wizards moniker.

"It's really nice they'll be in D.C.," Twyman said. The team is moving from Landover, Md., to downtown Washington this season to a new coliseum.

Jason Easley, 20, a sophomore on the college basketball team, said he'd like to be able to shoot around in the gym with the Washington players.

"I've lived in Alexandria (Va.) so I've followed them regardless of whether they are losing or winning," Easley said. "You support the home team."

Easley said he's looking forward to the Wizards' chances this season. Last season they made the playoffs for the first time in years.

His favorite player is Strickland. "He's just too smooth," Easley said.

Easley said students in his dorm have been running around since training camp opened Friday trying to get a glimpse of the Wizards.

Junior Brian Randolph, 22, said he thinks it's cool having the team in town, but he's in no hurry to try to snag an autograph.